Gauteng urges operators to transfer and collect operating licences before August 14
Time is running out for Gauteng's public transport operators to secure their operating licences.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has urged public transport operators and their representatives to apply for the transfer of operating licences and collect approved licences before August 14, warning that more than 300 approved operating licences could be cancelled if they remain uncollected.
In a statement issued on July 27, MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela called on eligible applicants, including those in the minibus taxi and metered taxi industries, to apply for the transfer of valid operating licences to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
According to the department, the appeal follows numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact applicants to submit outstanding documentation and collect approved operating licences.
The department said transferring an operating licence is a statutory requirement that safeguards the integrity of the public transport regulatory system while protecting the rights of operators, commuters and beneficiaries.
Applicants must provide the following
• Identity documents of the current licence holder and the new applicant (or company registration documents, where applicable)
• A valid operating licence or a copy thereof
• Proof of tax compliance from SARS
• A letter of authority
• An affidavit confirming the transfer
• An association letter (for minibus taxi operators)
• A non-refundable application fee of R600 per vehicle
Applicants are also encouraged to have their ID numbers available to assist with the verification process. All applications must be completed and signed in the presence of an authorised departmental official.
“Clients and applicants are urged to make use of the Public Transport Women’s Help Desk, where they can receive guidance, advice and support throughout the application process,” said Diale-Tlabela.
The department urged operators not to wait until the deadline to submit transfer applications or collect approved operating licences, warning that failure to do so could affect their ability to continue operating legally. Eligible applicants are encouraged to visit the relevant departmental offices as soon as possible to avoid delays and ensure they meet all the requirements.
